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Synopsis

Kelli is an American soldier returning from a term of duty in foreign lands. While she was spared combat overseas, she finds nothing but domestic conflict at home, where everything has changed. Her town now seems drab, her day job dreary, and her marriage suddenly lifeless. Kelli numbs the pain with alcohol, systematically pushing away the only thing that her affection never dulled for – her two little girls. With politics and flashbacks absent, this powerful drama skillfully leaves the film with room to present a sharp study of depression. It also serves as a timely reminder that a soldier’s return doesn’t end with an ecstatic embrace at an air base.

What our educators say

"Some of them saw a clip from Wakolda (The German Doctor) on TV recently and really wanted to watch it. So I thought I’d take a chance, not expecting them to watch the whole film but the majority were absolutely gripped. "